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Brace Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 788 Google reviews · Running trail in Burbank, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Brace Canyon Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
City park tucked away in a residential area with tennis courts, a playground & lots of green space.
What runners say about Brace Canyon Park
“One of the last truly safe, clean, & well maintained neighbourhood parks left, where kids can play without their parents fully hovering.”
“I visited this beautiful park in June 2025 looking for a place with an amazing view, and Brace Canyon Park did not disappoint!”
“The playground is a favorite among all the 6-7-year olds I know ;) There's ample shade to take a nap or lay out a blanket for a picnic.”
I visited this beautiful park in June 2025 looking for a place with an amazing view, and Brace Canyon Park did not disappoint! I was very pleased with how well maintained the area was. The walking paths were very accessible. Lots of trees and greenery!
Great park for recreation & relaxation. A dirt track around the Baseball field, Basketball court, children's play area, Bathrooms, benches, tables, and drinking faucets. Great pathway with inclines. Be careful of coyotes, and wolves! I mean, men looking for conversation?
Ultra fun, music playground as well as an older and younger kids. Nice side area for dog walking. People often sit and watch the sunset. There's a dog bag station but the city hasn't bothered to restock it.
Park is great, had a smaller area for babies and toddlers, has a basketball area and lots of tables. Lots of places for kids to run and play games.Not a lot of parking when a baseball game is playing but there is street parking.
Trail conditions & character
“Baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball Great for weddings, birthdays, school outings, picnics Amazing views to just relax & watch”
“Parking place inside the park has moderate space but you can park across the road outside as well.”
“The playground is a favorite among all the 6-7-year olds I know ;) There's ample shade to take a nap or lay out a blanket for a picnic.”
“Really nice treed park up in the hills of Burbank with plenty of picnic tables.”
“A dirt track around the Baseball field, Basketball court, children's play area, Bathrooms, benches, tables, and drinking faucets.”
Plan your run at Brace Canyon Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteburbankca.gov
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